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February 29 – February 29 Thursday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Linda Hawley, Ed.M., Author, Teacher & World TravelerLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisAll aboard for an exciting visual exploration of exotic, culture-rich cities--Lisbon, Seville, Cadiz, Tangier, Casablanca, Marrakesh &... read moreAll aboard for an exciting visual exploration of exotic, culture-rich cities--Lisbon, Seville, Cadiz, Tangier, Casablanca, Marrakesh & Funchal. -
March 4 – March 11 Monday10:00 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisThe One-Legged Spy. James Bond, she was not… she was better than that. Much better. It’s hard for us to imagine someone who was rejected by all the allies as being one of the most successful spies in history, but that’s Virginia Hall. It is even harder for us to imagine a woman who could command troops in WWII and defeat hardened German troops with... read moreThe One-Legged Spy. James Bond, she was not… she was better than that. Much better. It’s hard for us to imagine someone who was rejected by all the allies as being one of the most successful spies in history, but that’s Virginia Hall. It is even harder for us to imagine a woman who could command troops in WWII and defeat hardened German troops with amateurs, but that was also Virginia Hall. If ever there were a story of someone overcoming their disabilities to achieve their goals… this is the one. -
March 5 – March 5 Tuesday9:30 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisThe loyalists were the losers of the American Revolution. The Americans who rejected independence and who fought to keep the colonies safely within the bosom of the British Empire lost almost everything when the patriots declared victory at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. History quickly lost sight of them in the years afterwards and looking back now,... read moreThe loyalists were the losers of the American Revolution. The Americans who rejected independence and who fought to keep the colonies safely within the bosom of the British Empire lost almost everything when the patriots declared victory at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. History quickly lost sight of them in the years afterwards and looking back now, it’s hard to understand why so many ordinary Americans were actually bitterly opposed to the break with Britain and the birth of a new nation. Join University of Maryland historian Richard Bell as he takes us back in time to examine the American Revolution from their perspective. Focusing on individuals with compelling personal stories, Bell challenges deep-rooted stereotypes of loyalists as sycophantic, cowardly, and selfish persons of means and demonstrates that to understand who the loyalists were, and what they experienced, is to better understand the stakes of the entire American Revolution. -
March 5 – March 5 Tuesday1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Bev SchuetzLocation: Zoom- St. Louis OasisLearn about the eccentric origins of items we use daily on our dining tables and kitchens. Did you know table knives weren't sharpened to discourage guests from picking their teeth with the knife? The unusual and amusing history includes strange etiquettes and manners promoted by the 'polite society' throughout the ages. You'll be surprised by the... read moreLearn about the eccentric origins of items we use daily on our dining tables and kitchens. Did you know table knives weren't sharpened to discourage guests from picking their teeth with the knife? The unusual and amusing history includes strange etiquettes and manners promoted by the 'polite society' throughout the ages. You'll be surprised by the derivations of everyday kitchen tools you would have never guessed!